Episode guide
The Paper: Season 2
10 episodes · premiered Sep 9, 2026
In Season 2, after sweeping the Ohio Journalism Awards, Ned searches for a journalistic crusade, coming for a local private club and jeopardizing the paper, while he and Mare try to figure out their attraction, Esmeralda struggles to find her place, and the staff gradually mature as reporters.
- Episode 1: The Best of Us Sep 9, 2026 · 24m Something unexpected overshadows TTT's wins on the Monday after the Ohio Journalism Awards.
- Episode 2: Weekend Ned Sep 9, 2026 · 23m Ned whisks Mare away for a romantic weekend; Adam and Adelola are left in charge of the paper.
- Episode 3: Hearst's Mistress Sep 9, 2026 · 24m Ned and Mare search for a journalistic crusade and find themselves at her apartment.
- Episode 4: Impressing a Cop Sep 9, 2026 · 24m Eager to befriend a cop, Ned and the team visit the gun range, where Mare stumbles upon a new story.
- Episode 5: Dueling Pencils Sep 9, 2026 · 23m Ned and Mare co-host a podcast; Esmeralda pays the price for embarrassing the company.
- Episode 6: 125 Years Young Sep 9, 2026 · 23m The paper celebrates its 125th birthday and gets slammed; Esmeralda gets creative with HR training.
- Episode 7: Tornado Alert Sep 9, 2026 · 26m When a tornado threatens Toledo, TTT debuts push notifications; Travis and Adelola storm chase.
- Episode 8: Secret Team Sep 9, 2026 · 23m Ned forms a secret team to investigate a possible crime by powerful advertisers.
- Episode 9: Who's Marv Marving? Sep 9, 2026 · 25m Ned tries to protect Mare from rumors; Esmeralda interviews to be the consort of a powerful man.
- Episode 10: The NS Board Sep 9, 2026 · 27m Ned and Detrick try to put out a story, but it'll require sacrifices; Esmeralda exposes prejudice.